MS National Geographic Explorer
Cruise ship operated by Lindblad Expeditions
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National Geographic Explorer is a small ice-strengthened passenger vessel in the Lindblad Expeditions fleet. She can accommodate 148 guests. She was previously operated by Hurtigruten.
- Midnatsol (1982–2003)
- Midnatsol II (2003–2005)
- Lyngen (2005-2008)
- National Geographic Explorer (2008–)
Cruise ship National Geographic Explorer in fast ice, Antarctica | |
| History | |
|---|---|
| Name |
|
| Operator | Lindblad Expeditions |
| Port of registry | Nassau,  Bahamas |
| Route | Antarctic, Arctic |
| Ordered | 12/1982 |
| Builder | Ulstein Verft AS, Norway |
| Launched | 22 May 1982 |
| Identification |
|
| Status | In service |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Cruise ship |
| Tonnage | |
| Length | 112 m (367 ft 5 in) |
| Beam | 16.51 m (54 ft 2 in) |
| Draft | 4.74 m (15 ft 7 in) |
| Decks | 3 |
| Ice class | 1A |
| Installed power | 2 × BMV KVM-16 (2 × 3200 hp) |
| Speed | 15.4 knots (28.5 km/h; 17.7 mph) |
| Capacity | 148 passengers |
The ship frequently follows routes in the Antarctic, Arctic, Norway, Greenland, and Canadian Highlands.[1]
History
For some time since May 3, 2020 the ship was anchored outside of Frederikshavn due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on cruise ships.[2]
Facilities
The ship has educational and entertainment facilities, including a chart room, library, observation lounge, a fleet of 36 kayaks, a remote operated vehicle capable of diving to 1000 feet depth, a fleet of 14 zodiacs, lounge and fitness center.
Accommodation
National Geographic Explorer offers 81 cabins and suites which are all outside facing.